Bills will be no pushovers for Patriots – Ben Volin – Volin writes that with the Bills set to visit Foxboro this weekend, despite being 6-9 Buffalo won’t be an easy foe after they shut the Dolphins out last weekend.

Defense shows much improvement against long passes – Michael Whitmer – Whitmer files his notebook this morning, which leads off with the Patriots improvement defending long passes. Last year they had allowed 74 pass plays of 20 yards or more compared to 50 this time around.

McCourty dealing with concussion issues – Christopher Price – Price has a report from the Patriots practice report, which still has Devin McCourty sidelined as he continues recovering from a concussion he suffered last weekend.

Hoomanawanui to cash in on incentive – Field Yates – Yates writes that Michael Hoomanawanui is set to potentially earn $370,000 in additional incentives thatnks to the increase in playing time he’s received.

Workout limits pain Bill Belichick – Belichick talked about the lack of offseason workouts and season practices due to the new CBA that he feels has led to an increase in injuries this season.